George H.W. Bush
The Public Record
George H.W. Bush was the 41st President of the United States, serving from January 20, 1989, to January 20, 1993. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the office of Vice President under Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1989. Bush was a World War II veteran and served in various roles within the U.S. government, including as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from 1976 to 1977. His presidency is noted for significant events such as the Gulf War and the fall of the Berlin Wall, as well as his efforts in foreign policy and international diplomacy.
I think they saw the friendship and respect for the United States from their people.
There was something very special and warm and personal about the meetings in both Poland and Hungary.
The bill's proposed additions to the Big Thicket National Preserve, at an estimated cost of $28,000,000, are not required to protect the Preserve's resources.
The site for the proposed trails interpretation center in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is not historically significant.
The Federal role in construction of such facilities should be limited to providing technical assistance.
This would result in local job losses and lower local and Federal revenue because of diminished commercial timber activity.
The Peace Corps entry into Hungary represents a new era for American volunteers serving overseas.
The center would facilitate loans of lab equipment and organize workshops and other exchanges.
Let us have history write of us that we were the generation that made Europe whole and free.
Hungary is opening again to the West, becoming a beacon of light in European culture.
The Fund will support the development of the growing private sector in Hungary.
I will inform the Congress that Hungary is in full compliance with the Jackson-Vanik amendment to the 1974 Trade Act.
We are creating dozens of fellowships to enable Hungarians to study at American universities.
It is on this foundation of truth, more solid than stone, that Hungarians have begun to build a new future.
The United States will offer assistance not to prop up the status quo but to propel reform.
Hungary has taken a number of steps to enlarge its private sector which can produce wealth that will benefit the entire Nation.
We expect to send a technical delegation to Hungary shortly to negotiate the final terms of the agreement and work out detailed arrangements for funding.





